"Your Majesty, if your dragon robe is damaged, you should have ordered the palace servants to take it to the Imperial Laundry Bureau. Prime Minister Hua is not part of the Imperial Laundry Bureau." Xue Wenjie looked at Xue Zining, his gaze like ice, piercing her like a sharp sword, without any concealment.
Xue Zining stiffened, feeling as if her entire body was enveloped in this cold, penetrating to her very bones.
This was also why she had not dared to confront Xue Wenjie in the past.
Although Xue Wenjie had been in charge of state affairs for less than three years, he was ruthless and decisive. Almost all opposing voices in the court had been suppressed by his forceful methods.
As for Hua Yunjin, being an exception, he was eager to get rid of him. Tonight was the culmination of his plan, which he had been hatching for half a year.
If Hua Yunjin could not be eliminated tonight, then he likely never would be.
Seeing the girl before him trembling, Xue Wenjie sneered inwardly. He did not take this Xue Zining seriously, especially since she had not yet officially taken the reins of power. To stop him? It was likely wishful thinking.
However, this girl, whom he considered wishful thinking, suddenly raised her head. Her gaze was brighter than ever, like the most dazzling star in the night sky, "Regent, do you mean that I do not even have the right to decide how to deal with my dragon robe?"
The girl's voice was clear and bright, particularly outstanding in the night.
Xue Wenjie's gaze paused. After a long moment, he slowly lowered his eyes and said coldly, "This minister dares not!"
"Imperial Uncle, since everything is clear and you have had a long day, you should return and rest early!" the girl said.
Xue Wenjie's hands clenched tightly within his sleeves. If he returned now, everything he had planned would be in vain.
For a moment, the atmosphere was tense. Xue Zining could feel the anger and killing intent radiating from Xue Wenjie's body.
He wanted to kill her.
Just then, a deep, clear voice came from behind the Imperial Guards, "Your Highness, since the misunderstanding has been clarified, you should return."
Upon hearing this voice, the girl's body suddenly froze, unable to move. This voice was too familiar, so familiar it had driven her mad.
The Imperial Guards parted, and a man in white slowly walked towards them. He possessed an outstanding demeanor, walking with a confident stride, his tall figure making him particularly striking even in the crowd.
His refined and handsome face held a calm and composed expression. Indeed, it was this expression that had driven her mad and led to her death in her previous life. Da Feng Novel Network.
Xue Wenjie squinted as he looked at the man.
The man bowed to the girl, "Your Majesty, I..."
The girl did not even look at the man. Instead, she looked at Hua Yunjin and said, "Prime Minister Hua, I have a question about something I read today that I do not understand. I require Prime Minister Hua to enlighten me."
Hua Yunjin looked at the two Imperial Guards holding him. The guards released their grips, and the young man stepped forward, saying, "This minister obeys your decree!"
The girl nodded, "Imperial Uncle, state affairs are busy. Ensuring your health is the most important thing."
After speaking, she flicked her sleeves and left without waiting for Xue Wenjie to reply.
Hua Yunjin shook his robes and approached Xue Wenjie, his gaze clear, "Thank you, Your Highness, for showing mercy today. This minister is immensely grateful!"
With that, Hua Yunjin followed the imperial procession and left.
Xue Wenjie's face darkened like the bottom of a pot. He glanced at the man still in a bowing posture before him and said coldly, "Young Master Yan, His Majesty has already left." A hint of something flashed in the man's eyes as he slowly straightened up.